Fannie Never Flinched: One Woman's Courage in the Struggle for American Labor Un

Description: Fannie Never Flinched by Mary Cronk Farrell A biography of labor activist Fannie Sellins. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fannie Sellins (1872-1919) lived during the Gilded Age of American Industrialization, when the Carnegies and Morgans wore jewels while their laborers wore rags. Fannie dreamed that America could achieve its ideals of equality and justice for all, and she sacrificed her life to help that dream come true. Fannie became a union activist, helping to create St. Louis, Missouri, Local 67 of the United Garment Workers of America. She traveled the nation and eventually gave her life, calling for fair wages and decent working and living conditions for workers in both the garment and mining industries. Her accomplishments live on today. This book includes an index, glossary, a timeline of unions in the United States, and endnotes. Author Biography Mary Cronk Farrells books have been honored with the SPUR Award for Best Juvenile Fiction, and as Notable Social Studies Books for Young People and NY Public Library Best Books for Teens. Mary speaks at schools, libraries, and womens and family workshops. She lives in Spokane, Washington. Review A cogent, well-documented, handsomely designed treatment of a heretofore forgotten hero of labor. * Kirkus ***STARRED REVIEW** "An essential purchase for public or large school libraries interested in workers rights and social justice." * School Library Journal ***STARRED REVIEW** "The author may be addressing this stirring story of an early union activist—Fannie Sellins (1872-1919)—to middle-schoolers, but the rigor of her approach yields a book with solid scholarly feature." * Publishers Weekly ***STARRED REVIEW** "Readers interested in the history of workers rights shouldnt miss this entrée to the subject, which is bolstered by a timeline of labor struggles, source notes, and other resources." * Booklist *A useful resource for students researching the violent era of American labor history. * Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books * Review Quote **STARRED REVIEW** "The author may be addressing this stirring story of an early union activist--Fannie Sellins (1872-1919)--to middle-schoolers, but the rigor of her approach yields a book with solid scholarly feature." Details ISBN1419718843 Publisher Abrams Year 2016 ISBN-10 1419718843 ISBN-13 9781419718847 Format Hardcover Imprint Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title FANNIE NEVER FLINCHED Language English Media Book DEWEY B Pages 56 Publication Date 2016-11-01 NZ Release Date 2016-11-01 US Release Date 2016-11-01 UK Release Date 2016-11-01 AU Release Date 2016-07-31 Audience Age 1-14 Illustrations full-color Audience Teenage / Young adult Author Mary Cronk Farrell Subtitle One Womans Courage in the Struggle for American Labor Union Rights We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97796219;

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